It’s still too early stage of the Second Stage in NBL, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
An exciting game was played in Nymburk. Nymburk faced Usti n/Labem. Host Nymburk (23-2) defeated guests from Usti nad Labem (16-9) 89-79. Nymburk looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was international forward Matej Svoboda (200-1996, college: Dayton, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. The former international Martin Kriz (200-1993) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Nymburk’s coach Francesco Tabellini used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Josef Potocek (197-1996) who recorded 25 points and 5 rebounds. Nymburk are looking forward to face Decin (#6) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Usti n/Labem will play against Opava and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Pardubice. NH Ostrava (8-17) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging Pardubice (8-16) 83-81 in the game for the eighth place. The game was dominated by American players. It was a good game for guard LaQuincy Rideau (185-1996, college: S.Florida) who led his team to a victory with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Lamb Autrey contributed with 17 points for the winners. Guard Maliek White (190-1998, college: Providence) answered with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 assists for Pardubice. NH Ostrava will play against Slavia (#9) in Praha in the next round. Pardubice will play at home against J.Hradec and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Opava. Local Opava (16-9) outscored USK Praha (8-17) 99-70 on Thursday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Simon Pursl who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was Dejan Bruce with 18 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Opava will meet Usti n/Labem (#4) in the next round. USK Praha will play against Srsni Pisek (#2) and hope to secure a win.
In the last two games of round 3 Olomoucko was defeated by Decin in a road game 89-71. Slavia smashed J.Hradec at home 88-68.
The best stats of 3rd round was 17 points and 7 rebounds by David Pekarek of J.Hradec.
Opava – USK Praha 99-70
The game with biggest result difference took place in Opava. Local Opava (16-9) outscored USK Praha (8-17) 99-70 on Thursday night. Opava forced 19 USK Praha turnovers and outrebounded them 37-20 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Opava looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by USK Praha‘s players. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international center Simon Pursl (205-1997) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Jakub Sirina (186-1987, agency: Octagon Europe) helped adding 9 points and 12 assists. Four Opava players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was German Dejan Bruce (206-2002) with 18 points and guard Matyas Jezek (197-2005) scored 7 points and 8 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Opava will meet Usti n/Labem (#4) in the next round. USK Praha will play against Srsni Pisek (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Opava: S.Pursl 19+6reb+3ast, J.Slavik 15+3reb, R.Howard 14+6reb, M.Kvapil 14+5reb+1ast, R.Farsky 13+4reb+1ast, J.Sirina 9+1reb+12ast
USK Praha: D.Bruce 18+2reb+1ast, D.Vlk 12+2reb, J.Campbell 10+1ast, D.Gak 8+1reb+1ast, M.Jezek 7+8reb+1ast, B.Schilb 5+2reb
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Nymburk – Usti n/Labem 89-79
An exciting game was played in Nymburk. Nymburk faced Usti n/Labem. Host Nymburk (23-2) defeated guests from Usti nad Labem (16-9) 89-79. Nymburk looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was international forward Matej Svoboda (200-1996, college: Dayton, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. The former international Martin Kriz (200-1993) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Nymburk’s coach Francesco Tabellini used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Josef Potocek (197-1996) who recorded 25 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Ladislav Pecka (201-1991) added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Four Nymburk and five Usti n/Labem players scored in double figures. Nymburk are looking forward to face Decin (#6) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Usti n/Labem will play against Opava and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nymburk: M.Svoboda 16+6reb+3ast, J.Shumate 14+2reb, M.Kriz 12+7reb, J.Tuma 11+2reb+2ast, C.Bishop 8+2reb+1ast, N.Ceaser 7+7reb+1ast
Usti n/Labem: J.Potocek 25+5reb+1ast, L.Pecka 12+7reb+4ast, O.Siska 11+3reb+4ast, K.Martin 11+4reb+2ast, T.Vyoral 10+3reb+8ast, D.Zikla 7+5reb+1ast
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Decin – Olomoucko 89-71
The game between closely ranked teams ended with Olomoucko‘s (12-13) road loss to Decin (14-11) 71-89 on Wednesday. Decin dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Olomoucko‘s 26. Decin looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American-Nigerian point guard Omotayo Ogundiran (180-1996, college: CPP) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 6 assists. American point guard AJ Walton (188-1990, college: Baylor, agency: Diamond Sports) helped adding 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was American guard Trey Wertz (196-1999, college: Notre Dame) with 22 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import guard John-Michael Wright (185-2001, college: OK State) scored 15 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Decin will meet Nymburk on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Olomoucko will play against Brno (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Decin: O.Ogundiran 18+4reb+6ast, J.Dewar-Edwards 18+4reb+1ast, A.Pechacek 16+4reb+2ast, A.Walton 12+8reb+7ast, M.Sturanovic 8+3reb, T.Pomikalek 7+1reb+2ast
Olomoucko: T.Wertz 22+6reb+3ast, J.Wright 15+4reb+3ast, N.Carter 10+4reb+3ast, D.Zak 10+2reb+1ast, J.Evans III 9+4reb+1ast, J.Oupoh 3+1reb
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Pardubice – NH Ostrava 81-83
Important game to mention about took place in Pardubice. NH Ostrava (8-17) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging Pardubice (8-16) 83-81 in the game for the eighth place. The game was dominated by American players. It was a good game for guard LaQuincy Rideau (185-1996, college: S.Florida) who led his team to a victory with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Swingman Lamb Autrey (193-1989, college: St.Mary’s, TX) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Four NH Ostrava players scored in double figures. Guard Maliek White (190-1998, college: Providence) answered with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 assists and forward Esa Ahmad (203-1996, college: WVU, agency: Diamond Sports) added 18 points in the effort for Pardubice. NH Ostrava will play against Slavia (#9) in Praha in the next round. Pardubice will play at home against J.Hradec and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
NH Ostrava: L.Autrey 17+4reb+2ast, L.Rideau 17+9reb+3ast, A.Bailey 12+6reb+5ast, D.Skranc 11+3reb+1ast, D.Balaban 10+3reb, D.Heinzl 8+8reb+4ast
Pardubice: E.Ahmad 18+3reb, M.Dailey 15+5reb+1ast, A.Lukes 11+3reb+1ast, M.White 10+3reb+11ast, K.Svrdlik 9+9reb+1ast, S.Svejcar 7+2reb+1ast
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Slavia – J.Hradec 88-68
The game between closely ranked teams ended with Slavia‘s (8-16) home victory over J.Hradec (3-22) 88-68 on Wednesday. Slavia made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American power forward Jordan Dallas (208-1997, college: Seattle, agency: Octagon Europe) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). British-Jamaican point guard Jelani Watson-Gayle (184-1998, college: Fresno Pacific) helped adding 16 points and 7 assists. Dallas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was the former international forward David Pekarek (203-1996, college: Fordham) with 17 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Torin Dorn (196-1995, college: NC State) scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Slavia and four J.Hradec players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Slavia will meet at home NH Ostrava (#11) in the next round. J.Hradec will play against Pardubice and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Slavia: J.Dallas 17+7reb+1ast, J.Watson-Gayle 16+2reb+7ast, R.Pumprla 14+1reb+4ast, D.Bonner 12+1reb+4ast, V.Svoboda 11+9reb, M.Kozak 11+7reb+2ast
J.Hradec: D.Pekarek 17+7reb+3ast, J.Fairweather 16+1reb+1ast, G.Liddell 13+7reb, T.Dorn 11+5reb+4ast, T.Jansa 9+1reb, M.Zvolanek 2+2reb
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